In shadow of lockout, Bulls release preseason schedule

Given that the lockout has many league observers expecting cancellation of regular-season games, take the Chicago Bulls' announcement of their preseason schedule with a grain of salt.

Nevertheless, the games were announced. And the Bulls are scheduled to open against the Michael Jordan-owned Charlotte Bobcats on Oct. 10 at the United Center.

Other home games are Oct. 14 against the Timberwolves, Oct. 21 against the Pacers and Oct. 27 against Scott Skiles and the Bucks.

The Bulls' road schedule calls for them to travel to an undetermined location to play the Pacers on Oct. 13, Sioux Falls, S.D., to play the Timberwolves on Oct. 19 and Oct. 25 to conclude their schedule in Charlotte against the Bobcats.